Description:

The Grant Writing Intern will work directly under the Interim Executive Director to help secure funding for the Lambda Archives. In addition to creating comprehensive and compelling grant proposals, the Intern will also be responsible for supporting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant submissions to foundation and corporate sources. This internship will give the intern valuable real-world experience in grant-writing and fundraising. This individual is considered an integral part of the Lambda Archives and as such, their ideas and input will be valued. The intern will work at least 10 hours per week during semester. Those hours may be worked in any combination at the discretion of the intern with supervisor approval.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Research, develop, review, and edit grant proposals
• Follow grant-writing guidelines and best practices
• Drafting letters of inquiry and effectively communicate with potential donors in a professional manner
• Analyze/evaluate and report on funding
• Maintain a record-keeping system for grants
• Outreach to increase awareness of services and service opportunities
• Assist with special events
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• Must be organized and detail-oriented
• Have the ability to work independently and present oneself in a professional
manner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Calendars is required.
• Event planning and client management experience is preferred

Paid Internship Info:

unpaid

Hours:

10-15 hours/week

Length/Availability:

3-6 months

Tags:

Grant  writing  nonprofit  internship  report  funding  record  keeping  communication  donors  analyze  evaluate 

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